Do 228 vs F406 Caravan II
| German utility-transport aircraft, mainly used for regional air services and maritime surveillance since the 1980s. | |
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| Origin country | 🇩🇪 Germany |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Dornier |
| First flight | 28 March 1981 |
| Year of introduction | 1982 |
| Number produced | 370 units |
| Average unit price | $8 million |
| French civilian utility aircraft, operational since the 1980s, frequently used for surveillance, cargo transport, and passenger services. | |
| Origin country | 🇫🇷 France |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Reims-Cessna |
| First flight | 22 September 1983 |
| Year of introduction | 1985 |
| Number produced | 99 units |
| Average unit price | $3 million |
| Wing area | 32.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 17.0 m â—‰ |
| Height | 4.9 m â—‰ |
| Length | 16.6 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 433 km/h â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 8,534 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 6,400 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 3,739 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 578 kW â—‰ |
| Wing area | 24.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 15.1 m â—‰ |
| Height | 4.0 m â—‰ |
| Length | 12.0 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 423 km/h â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 9,144 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 4,246 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 2,283 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 373 kW â—‰ |
Performance Radar Chart
Photo of Do 228 by Ministry of Defence of the Netherlands.